Visa Application

General Information

1. The Consular office is open for visa applications, collections and phone calls from Monday to Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 1 p.m.

2. Effective January 1, 2018, citizens of ALL Countries in the world can receive visas on arrival at any entry point in Rwanda. Note that holders of Alien passports/Travel documents ( Främingspass in Swedish) will still need to apply for a visa before traveling to Rwanda). Only Single entry visas can be issued on arrival. East African Visas still have to be applied for in advance either online or through the Embassy.

2. With effect from November 1, 2014, holders of Swedish Passports will be required to pay the fee of USD 30 for an entry visa to Rwanda (Visa valid for up to 30 days). However,like all other Countries, theyare NOT REQUIRED TO APPLY IN ADVANCE, they can request and receive a visa at the airport of ANY point of entry in Rwanda.

A stamped/prepaid, registered and self addressed envelope must be included with an application submitted by mail. Ask your local post office for such stamps. Alternatively, an applicant may arrange collection of their passport by a courier or pay postage fee 120,00 SEK into Embassy´s Bank Account (see details below).

The visa process takes 3 working days. Applicants are advised to allow for more days ahead of travel in case of delays.